What has been feared in November 2023 has become reality. The volcano erupted once again, this time in close proximity to the town of Grindavik, a mere 400 meters outside the city boundaries. Authorities took measures to construct barriers around the power station north of the town. Unfortunately, the eruption occurred between the power plant and the city, with no existing barriers. Despite the presence of a berm intended to safeguard the town, the fissure cut right through it. Compounded by geological factors directing the lava towards the town and eventually the ocean, the situation appears grim. Significant portions of the town may face destruction, including the likely devastation of the commercial harbor. The primary focus of the authorities now is on the evacuation of the population for the second time.
For the summary of what happened, Just Icelandic: Grindavik HIt With Lava - Irreparable Damage and Sadness - Terrible Scenario put up a video.
Geologic Eruption in Iceland on January 14. Geologist Shawn Willlsey already has a three and a half hour livestream up to dive into the nitty gritty
Eruption in Iceland: Jan 14 livestream with geologist Shawn Willlsey
Live Cams
RÚV - The Icelandic National Broadcasting Service
- Grindavík - Sýlingafell – Suður
mbl.is – [iceland monitor](https://icelandmonitor.mbl.is/news/] - Grindavik
- Þorbjörn
- Sýlingarfell
Reliable sources to follow for news about this eruption
Twitter and YouTube is mostly swamped with fake news and clickbait about the impending eruption in Iceland. Here is a selection of reliable sources to follow for updates:
- Professor of geology Shawn Willsey on YouTube.
- YouTube channel Just Icelandic covered the the previous eruptions with his drone and has been on this case early on. Here is his report from May 2022: Will There Be a Volcanic Eruption Soon in Iceland - Computer Says No
- Isak Finnbogason - ICELAND FPV Live Drone Footage
- YouTube channel GutnTog has been hiking to the previous eruptions almost daily to produce video reports.
Same Eruption – Two Months Ago
Volcano Watch 2023: What The Heck Is Happening By The Blue Lagoon?
Icelandic Town Awaits Eruption and Possible Scenarios Discussed by Geologist
Links
Icelandic Met Office: vedur.is
Met Office Earthquake Map Whole Country: en.vedur.is
Met Office Earthquake Map Interactive: skjalftalisa.vedur.is
Met Office Real Time Data: en.vedur.is
Earthquake Map: vafri.is
Met Office Air Polution Forecast: vedur.is
Ground deformation: brunnur.vedur.is
Tremors: hraun.vedur.is
Harmonic tremor: skjalfti-tremor.com
Smithsonian Insitution: Global Volcanism Program
Vote for my witness: @blue-witness
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